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Middle-earth March Madness – The Final Four are Chosen!
April 1, 2018 at 2:37 pm by greendragon
Just two rounds remain in this year's Middle-earth March Madness – we're down to the final four, facing off against each other in the Semi-Finals! Who has the strength to rule over all?
Let's take a look back at the Quarter Finals – where none of the battles was as tight as might have been predicted. In a pairing which presented voters with a tough choice, the stout-hearted hobbit overcame his long-shanked foe; Aragorn was defeated by Samwise, with the Ranger unable to claim much more than a third of the vote. This result may surprise some, but then, Master Gamgee has always proved to have hidden strengths and depths.
Division II saw Galadriel going nuclear on Gollum, but still losing to the tricksssy one! Who would have thought that one of the River-folk could overcome a high elf, and a margin of two thirds to one third?
The mighty Maiar match was also not the closely fought duel one might have expected; it must indeed have been Gandalf the White who entered the lists, as he thrashed Saruman, taking over 85% of the vote!
Finally, in Division IV two elves faced off; a high (but half) elf against a woodland dweller. Thranduil may have ridden in on his war moose, but in the end, it was Elrond who came out victorious, claiming about three quarters of the vote.
And now we are down to just FOUR. Samwise vs Gollum – there's no love lost between these two! Will the faithful gardener be able to overcome 'Stinker', or if he lets his guard down, will Gollum defeat the 'stupid, fat hobbit'? Will it just devolve into a contest of name calling?! You decide!
Gandalf vs Elrond – will the wizard finally teach Half-elven a lesson, for failing to throw Isildur and the Ring in the fires of Mount Doom at the end of the Second Age? Or does Rivendell's ruler have a trick or two up his voluminous sleeves? It's up to you – VOTE NOW!
The Semi-Final voting is open NOW, and will close at 10pm EST on Tuesday 3rd April. The FINAL will then run April 4th -5th. Only a few more days to play along with Middle-earth March Madness, before it's over for another year. VOTE NOW![Final Four] [Elite Eight] [Round 3 Bracket] [Round 2 Bracket] [Round 1 Bracket]
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The Elite Eight – Middle-earth March Madness 2018!
March 29, 2018 at 10:13 am by greendragon
And then there were eight… It's Quarter Finals time in this year's Middle-earth March Madness – and Round 3 was a decisive round indeed. The people have spoken, and made it clear that alter-ego interlopers shall go no further; every duel in the last round was won easily by the Professor's creations.
Benedict Cumberbatch's Sherlock Holmes (Sherlock) put up the best fight, taking a third of the vote against Elrond. Only two other non-Tolkien characters managed to climb over 20%: Karl Urban's Leonard McCoy (Star Trek) fought hard but was no real competition for Galadriel, with the high elf in the end claiming more than three quarters of the vote. Alas, another Sean Bean character bites the dust prematurely; Eddard Stark (Game of Thrones) clawed his way to almost 29%, but could not hope to defeat the valiant Samwise Gamgee.
Martin Freeman's John Watson (Sherlock) was thrashed by Gandalf, and David Wenham's Carl (Van Helsing) received a similar humiliation at the hands of Gollum. At least, however, they made it into double figures; poor Rudy (Sean Astin) could only manage 7.13% against Gondor's king. Aragorn's triumph in that pairing will come as no surprise to anyone.
It was perhaps the 'schizophrenic' contests which were most interesting in this round; Christopher Lee faced himself as both Saruman and Count Dooku (Revenge of the Sith), and we wondered which way Lee Pace fans would vote, when having to choose between Thranduil and Ronan (Guardians of the Galaxy). Once again, the Middle-earth characters reigned supreme; Count Dooku couldn't even manage to wrestle 9% of the votes away from Saruman.
So here we are at Round 4 – denizens of Tolkien's realm all the way! The choices are tougher now; does Sam stand a chance against Strider? Will Gandalf and Saruman throw some break-dance moves in their fight, and will Saruman come out victorious? (Is he facing Gandalf the Grey or Gandalf the White? – you decide!) In the mighty battle of the elves, can Thranduil of the woodland realm possibly pose a threat to Elrond Half-elven? And is there anything the tricksssy Gollum can do, to give him a chance against Galadriel?
Quarter Final voting is open NOW, and runs until 10pm EST on Saturday 31st March. The Semi Finals will then start on Sunday 1st April. You can also take part in the 'exit polls' on Facebook, if you want a second chance to voice your opinion! Who looks set to take the ultimate crown this year…? VOTE NOW![Elite Eight] [Round 3 Bracket] [Round 2 Bracket] [Round 1 Bracket]
Middle-earth March Madness – onwards to Round 3!
March 26, 2018 at 2:19 pm by greendragon
Sweet Sixteen – the lucky few who have made it through Round 2, to fight again in this year's Middle-earth March Madness. Let's take a look at how things stand, as you get ready to vote in Round 3…
Division I has had more than its share of tough choices, with beloved characters facing each other. Round 2 saw Samwise defeat Gimli, Aragorn thrash Frodo with over three quarters of the vote, and Sean Astin's Rudy beat Dominic Monaghan's Charlie Pace (from Lost). The big news is that a Sean Bean character still lives! Eddard Stark (Game of Thrones) beat Viggo Mortensen's Frank Hopkins (Hidalgo), and now faces none other than Master Samwise in Round 3. How to choose?! Do you want to see Eddard Stark make it all the way to the final? Or are you hoping to see Sam face Rudy in Round 4 (assuming that Rudy can get past Aragorn, that is)? Tough decisions to be made…
In Division II, Galadriel soundly defeated Faramir, but Cate Blanchett's Hela (Thor: Ragnarok) is out! Karl Urban's Dr McCoy must have had the backing of USS Enterprise to help him come through, in a narrow victory (51.67% to 48.33%). (Hmm, I wonder what would have happened if Hela had been facing Karl Urban as Skurge – also Thor: Ragnarok – instead?) Gollum didn't have too much trouble against King Theodon; David Wenham's Carl (Van Helsing) vanquished Miranda Otto's Mary Ann (War of the Worlds), and now needs to be on his guard against the tricksssy Gollum in Round 3.
The most overwhelming victory came in Division III, with poor Dwalin no match for Mithrandir – Gandalf took over 90% of the vote in that duel! But perhaps shockingly, Martin Freeman's John Watson (Sherlock) was able to outwit the mighty Magneto, winning by a margin of less than 1%; and this, in spite of our Facebook 'exit poll' suggesting that Magneto would win 60-40! No chance, then, of Sir Ian's two characters meeting in a later round; Christopher Lee, on the other hand, is throwing down against himself in Round 3, with both his Saruman and his Count Dooku (Revenge of the Sith) having been victorious in Round 2. Does a Sith Lord stand a chance against one of the Maiar? They're both pretty treacherous, having both turned against their original allies and beliefs; but is a lightsaber a match for a wizard's staff? You decide – vote now!
Finally, Division IV – where Hobbit elves and villains reside with their alter-egos. As expected, Tauriel was no match for Elrond, and was defeated by almost 64%. Hugo Weaving's other character Agent Smith (The Matrix), however, was unable to stand up to the brainpower of Benedict Cumberbatch's Sherlock Holmes. Will Sherlock take over Rivendell in Round 3, to make it the Last Holmely House? (Sorry – couldn't resist…)
Lee Pace has to fight himself in Round 3, with his Thranduil and his Ronan (Guardians of the Galaxy) both winning their Round 2 battles with ease. Pace fans (is there a name for the Pace Army?), whom will you choose??
Round 3 voting is open NOW, and goes until 10pm EST on Wednesday 28th March. Round 4 will then be launched on Thursday 29th. Don't forget to check out the 'exit polls' on Facebook, to see how the duels might play out. And let us know who you're hoping will become ultimate champion this year, in the comments below! VOTE NOW! [Round 3 Bracket] [Round 2 Bracket] [Round 1 Bracket]
Middle-earth March Madness – Round 2 begins!
Who has made it through to the second round of Middle-earth March Madness 2018? There were some tough battles in the first round – and difficult choices for voters to make! Frodo vs Pippin; Gandalf vs Bilbo; Kili vs Nori… Whilst we may have a pretty shrewd idea who might win in such contests, it's tough to have to see some of these characters fall at the first fence…
Some of the results are what one might expect. Galadriel easily overcame Eomer in Division II, with almost three quarters of the vote. In the same bracket, Andy Serkis' Caesar put up a tough fight, but in the end he was no match for Cate Blanchett's Hela (from Thor: Raganok), who took just over 60% of the vote. No-one would be particularly surprised to see that Magneto beat John Thornton (Richard Armitage's dreamy role in North and South, but clearly no match for an X-man); and perhaps it was inevitable, in the clash of mighty wits, that Sherlock Holmes (as played by Benedict Cumberbatch) would beat Oscar Wilde (Stephen Fry).
More surprising was the victory in Division I of Gimli over Boromir. In a closely fought duel, the dwarf took just over 51% of the vote, dismissing any hopes of a Boromir vs Eddard Stark show down in Round 3. Fans will be relieved to know, however, that for once a Sean Bean character has stayed alive – thus far! – with Stark beating Will Turner (Pirates of the Caribbean) to go through to the second round. Now he faces Frank Hopkins, as played by Viggo Mortensen in Hidalgo. Be sure to vote for Eddard if you want to see a Sean Bean role survive to the end!
Another upset was the defeat of Ian Holm's Bilbo by Faramir. The Lord of Gondor's success may be short lived, however – he faces Galadriel in Round 2.
In Division IV, Elrond demonstrated that he should have gone with the Company to the Lonely Mountain; he defeated Smaug with a fairly convincing victory of 57.95% to 42.05%. Now the high elf will face the movie elf, Tauriel, in Round 2; we have a pretty good idea how that will go down, but if Tauriel fans come out and vote, you never know…
Round 2 voting is open NOW, and goes until 10pm EST on Sunday 25th March. We'll announce winners and launch Round 3 on Monday 26th. You can also find some fun 'exit polls' on Facebook – a chance to see how people are voting in one or two of the face-offs. Want Samwise to defeat Gimli? Hoping John Watson might overcome Magneto? Keen to see Count Dooku bested by The Doctor? Then join the Madness and VOTE NOW (below)! [Round 2 Bracket] [Round 1 Bracket]
Middle-earth March Madness, round 1 play by play
March 22, 2018 at 12:52 am by Garfeimao
We are now about halfway through the first Round of our Middle-earth March Madness, and some of the match ups are really close, while others have one contestant running away with the race. Because this year's bracket has the newly added twist of featuring characters portrayed by the actors who brought our most beloved Middle-earth characters to life, this rundown will include a little about those non-Middle-earth characters.
You can VOTE here!
The traditional match ups first: Boromir is facing off with Gimli in a close race, make sure you vote before the evening of March 22, this one is close enough that your vote will definitely matter. The contest between Samwise and Merry has the acclaimed gardener running away with nearly all the points on this one. Surprisingly, the other match up of Hobbits is unexpectedly close, with Frodo holding a slim lead over Pippin. To cap off the Fellowship match ups, Aragorn is soundly beating Legolas.
With the non-ME characters, there is just as much variety in vote percentages. Sean Bean's portrayal of Eddard Stark in Game of Thrones has a narrow lead over Orlando Bloom's Will Turner, from Pirates of the Caribbean. The next race is just as close, between Viggo's portrayal of real life long distance, endurance horse racer Frank Hopkins with a slim lead over John Rhys Davies' Sallah from Raiders of the Lost Ark. There is a neck and neck contest going on between Dom's Charlie Pace, the recovering addict rock star from Lost has a very narrow lead over Billy Boyd's Barrett Bonden, the coxswain on the HMS Surprise in Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World. Not close is the fact that Sean Astin's earnest performance of Rudy is decidedly running away with the race, leaving Elijah Wood's Ryan Newman from Wilfred.
"You All Everybody" should get out and vote before 10pm et on March 22.
In this division, the ME match ups are as follows: Galadriel has firm control of the contest with Eomer, the Lady of Light is not easily taken out of events. Faramir has a small lead over Old Bilbo, so you may still be able to give a helping hand to the Hobbit that found the One Ring in the first place. Eowyn and Gollum are nearly neck and neck, can the Shieldmaiden of Rohan defeat the sneakiness of Smeagol? Her uncle Theoden, however, is wiping the floor with Denethor, who became tainted by his contact with the Palantir.
The non-ME roles are proving interesting as well: Cate Blanchett's Hela, the Goddess of Death from Thor: Ragnarok has a decent lead over Andy Serkis' Caesar, the ape leader from Planet of the Apes. At the same time, Karl Urban's Dr. 'Bones' McCoy is soundly beating Sir Ian Holm's Ash, the rather inhuman android from the original Alien movie, who admired the xenomorph just a little more than he valued human life. There are two battles that are very close and would benefit from a last fit of voting on your part. Those are between David Wenham's Carl from Van Helsing just edging out Bernard Hill's Captain Smith from Titanic, who did his duty and went down with the ship. The other close battle is between Miranda Otto's Mary Ann from War of the World with a slim margin over John Noble's brilliant, but crazy Walter Bishop from Fringe.
On the other side of the bracket, let's see who is doing well for the traditional match ups: Believe it or not, Gandalf is stomping all over Young Bilbo, guess that is punishment for not telling the truth about finding the One Ring. Dwalin has a sizable lead over Radagast, but then, he does have a massive War Hammer, this is not surprising. Amongst the Dwarves from The Hobbit, Kili is slaying pick pocket Nori, while Thorin is not really faring well against Saruman. Feel free to give a boost to those you wish to support and share with your friends, it's all in good fun.
The non-ME side of things has: Sir Ian McKellen's Magneto soundly thrashing Richard Armitage's John Thornton from North and South, the clever mutant is probably dismantling all of Thorton's looms as this is written. Graham MacTavish's Dougal from Outlander is all but finished at the hands of Martin Freeman's Dr. Watson, it's those modern Doctors he can't handle, clearly. As expected, Christopher Lee's Count Dooku from Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith is trouncing Jed Brophy's Dagda More from the Shannara, this writer would love to see this battle realized on screen. A little less expected, but even cooler for that is that Sylvestor McCoy's Doctor has the upper hand on Aiden Turner's Ross Poldark, Time Lords really do know how to come out on top when needed.
Last division match ups, for the traditional segment: Elrond has a decent lead over Smaug, which is fascinating to see. The Master of Laketown is no match for Tauriel, she saw his selfishness and is leaving him to his own ruin. There is a relatively close match between Thranduil and Bard, with the Elven King of Mirkwood edging out the Bowman of Laketown. Bard's son Bain is faring even worse in his match up with Azog. This calls for some voter help, Bain came to his father's aid while the town was burning under the wrath of an angry dragon, the least we can do is vote for them and see how things play out.
Over on the final division of non-ME characters: Benedict Cumberbatch's Sherlock is so soundly beating Stephen Fry's Oscar Wilde, it's almost as if something very large has been dropped on him. This writer's favorite match up in this round is Luke Evan's Gaston from Beauty and the Beast against Hugo Weaving's Agent Smith from the Matrix. A battle of the bragalicious Gaston up against the master manipulator within the Matrix is just something that should be onscreen. Right now, Agent Smith is defeating Gaston. A match that is all but over is that of Lee Pace's Ronan from Guardians of the Galaxy wiping the floor with John Bell's Young Iain from Outland, poor lad never stood a chance. And the very last match up to get coverage tonight see's a near tie between Evangeline Lilly's Kate Austen from Lost squaring off with Manu Bennet's Deathstroke from Arrow, another match up I would love to see on screen.
Last chance to vote in Round 1 is 10pm et on Thursday, March 22. Round 2 will begin on Friday, March 23.
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Middle-earth March Madness 2018 is here!
March 19, 2018 at 8:00 am by greendragon
Welcome all, to the annual showdown in the realms of Eriador and beyond! Yes, it's that time of year when hobbit must fight wizard, dwarf must battle elf, and man must face … erm … well, maybe himself.
Because this year we've thrown something new into the mix for March Madness. We thought it would be interesting to see if Sherlock could outwit the most cunning of dragons; or if Rudy has more heart than Samwise. What would fastidious Oscar Wilde make of the slovenly Master of Lake-town? Can Dwalin out-wrestle Dougal Mackenzie?
That's right – our brackets contain actors in both their Tolkien roles, and a role they play in another film or TV show. So Luke Evans appears both as Bard and Gaston; and Billy Boyd is there both as Pippin and Barret Bonden (from 'Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World'). This means that some battles will be between two characters from Middle-earth, some between two 'outside' characters, and some will be a mix; and yes, actors could find themselves facing an alter ego.
Are we crazy? Is there absolutely no way that the ape Caesar would stand a chance against Gollum? Is Magneto clearly no match for Gandalf? That's for YOU to decide! Voting starts today – and the madness will run until April 5th. Here is the schedule for rounds:
Round 1 – March 19th – March 22nd 10:00pm ET
Round 2 – March 23rd – March 25th 10:00pm ET
Round 3 – March 26th – March 28th 10:00pm ET
Round 4 – March 31st 10:00pm ET
Final Four – April 1 – April 3rd 10:00pm ET
The Final – April 4 – April 5th 10:00pm ET
The brackets are divided as follows:
Division I – The Lord of the Rings Fellowship, and counterpart roles
Division II – The Lord of the Rings outside the Fellowship, and counterpart roles
Division III – The Hobbit Company (wizards, dwarves, and hobbit), and counterpart roles
Division IV – The Hobbit Lake-town and villains, and counterpart roles
Voting is simple – just click on your choice in each dual, below. You can only vote once – but feel free to share, and rally people to your cause! Speculate on the message boards, and head on over to Facebook to take part in some 'exit polls', and see who is predicted to win.
It's all in fun – how you choose your choice of winners is entirely up to you. But if you're keen to see someone in particular go all the way to final victory, start campaigning now!
Voting in Round 1 will remain open until March 22nd at 10pm ET. At that point, we'll calculate the winners and post the next round on March 23rd. Follow after the break for a complete bracket image (download it), and to vote on all of our Round 1 match-ups! [Round 1 Bracket]
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Medieval Fantasy Convention in Germany: a report from TheHutt
October 27, 2017 at 11:07 pm by greendragon
Ringer TheHutt was recently at the 2017 Medieval Fantasy Convention in Germany. Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit actors Adam Brown, Sean Astin, Manu Bennett and David Wenham were among the many guests. Read on for TheHutt's full report!
By TheHutt
Photos: Silv
Originally published at Henneth-Annun.ru
Readers following actors from The Hobbit on social networks might have noticed that some of them suddenly started posing with owls in front of picturesque medieval walls. No wonder: the atmosphere of the Castle Burg in the German town of Solingen is quite inviting for taking pictures.
Historical info: Castle Burg ("Schloss Burg", literally meaning "Castle Castle") was built in the 12th century by the Count von Berg. It was destroyed in the 14xx's and then rebuilt in the 19th century. It is situated on a mountain over the river Wupper.
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New York ComicCon – party with TheOneRing.net and WETA!
September 28, 2015 at 8:02 am by greendragon
It's almost October already – and that means New York ComicCon is almost upon us! As ever, TORn will be there.
You can find us at the convention at Booth 3040 – same spot as last year! We'll have t-shirts, buttons, lanyards and more for sale, as well as the usual cool giveaways and fun stuff. We're not giving a panel this year – instead, we're hosting a 'forum/discussion group', on Friday 9th Oct 4-5pm. We'll be chatting and reminiscing about the seventeen years which have flown by, since Peter Jackson got going on pre-production for his Lord of the Rings trilogy and TORn was founded. Come and share your memories of this unexpected journey! Venue TBA – we'll let you know asap, and hope you can join us! (We very well may also include some gossip on just what might be in the Extended Edition of The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies…)
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Battle of the Five Armies EE DVD available November 17!
August 25, 2015 at 12:53 pm by Altaira
After weeks of rumors (and some nail biting), it's official! The DVD and Blu-ray editions of The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, will be available on Tuesday, November 17. Those who prefer a digital copy can own it four weeks earlier, on Tuesday, October 17. The official press release follows:
EXTENDED EDITION
A PRODUCTION OF NEW LINE CINEMA AND
METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER PICTURES, THE FINAL FILM IN THE EPIC THE HOBBIT TRILOGY, ARRIVES ON BLU-RAY™, DVD AND DIGITAL HD FROM WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT GROUP
BLU-RAY™ and DVD ARRIVE ON NOVEMBER 17
OWN IT EARLY ON DIGITAL HD ON OCTOBER 20
EXTENDED EDITION FEATURES A 20-MINUTE LONGER CUT AND
MORE THAN NINE HOURS OF NEW SPECIAL FEATURES
The Hobbit Trilogy Extended Edition Also Available on
Blu-ray 3D™, Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital HD
Burbank, CA, August 25, 2015 – The adventures of Bilbo Baggins come to an epic conclusion when "The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies" from Academy Award®-winning* filmmaker Peter Jackson, is released as an Extended Edition on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group. A production of New Line Cinema and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures (MGM), the extended cut of the final film in The Hobbit Trilogy includes 20 minutes of extra footage and more than 9 hours of bonus features that will complete every Hobbit fan's collection. The film, the third in a trilogy of films adapting the enduringly popular masterpiece The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien, will be available on Blu-ray and DVD on November 17 and will be available early on Digital HD on October 20.
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EXCLUSIVE Video from the red carpet, BotFA World Premiere, London
December 11, 2014 at 7:12 pm by greendragon
As you know, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies had its world premiere in London last week. Members of the cast and crew gathered in the city, with some of them seeing the film the night before the premiere, but many heading down the red carpet to experience the completed movie for the first time.
TORn Senior Staffer greendragon was there to catch up with the folks in Leicester Square that night. Amongst those who stopped by to chat with her were stars Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Orlando Bloom, Ian McKellen and others, as well as director Peter Jackson and screen writer Philippa Boyens. In addition to hearing what they thought of the film, and how it felt to be at the end of their (long expected? unexpected?) journey, greendragon made sure to invite them all to celebrate at The One Last Party in Los Angeles next February – which, of course, YOU can attend too. (Click here for more information.)
Enjoy this footage from that star-studded night in London:
[Special thanks to cameraman and editor Matthew Rodriguez; should you be looking for a film maker in London, you can reach him at rodriguezrmatthew at gmail.com]
[Buy tickets to The One Last Party here]
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The One Last Party – tickets available NOW!
December 1, 2014 at 9:08 am by greendragon
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies has its world premiere in London today. The last of Peter Jackson's Middle-earth films is nearly here. And so begins the end of the epic journey – mission – quest – thing – we have all been on together.
But fear not! We have no intention of letting these films sail into the West without a fanfare! So get ready to celebrate at The One Last Party – There and Back Again: a Party of Special Magnificence, a final toast to all SIX movies, both The Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit trilogy.
This will be on Saturday 21st Feb 2015 – the day BEFORE the Oscars — at a venue in Los Angeles, TBA. There will be music, food, drink, entertainment (from William Kircher's band The California Dreamers, celtic musicians Emerald Rose, and more) and all kinds of fun! But here's the thing… (more…)
Posted in Adam Brown, Billy Boyd, Events, Fans, Graham McTavish, Headlines, Hobbit Movie, Lord of the Rings, LotR Movies, Manu Bennett, Meet Ups, Oscar Parties, The Hobbit, The One Last Party, TheOneRing.net Announcements, William Kircher
September 25, 2014 at 10:41 pm by greendragon
As convention season draws to a close, there's still time for one last hurrah in the Big Apple! New York ComicCon will be here in two weeks' time, and TORn will be there with bells on. (Maybe literally – you'll have to come and see us to find out…)
If you're coming to the convention, you can find us at Booth 3040, where we'll have t-shirts, buttons, lanyards and more for sale, as well as lots of cool giveaways and fun stuff. We'll also be giving a panel on Saturday night, 9pm, in room 1A21: 'The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies – An Unofficial Look'. Find out inside scoop on the third and final film – be ready for spoilers!


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U SPORTS unveils rebranded Athlete of the Year Program in partnership with The Honourable Lois and Doug Mitchell
Published: 12 Apr 2021, 12:00 PM 12 April 2021, 12:00 PM Last Update: 12 Apr 2021, 12:16 PM 12 April 2021, 12:16 PM
U SPORTS is proud to announce that its annual Athlete of the Year Awards will be renamed The Honourable Lois Mitchell and Doug Mitchell U SPORTS Athlete of the Year Awards Presented by Makadiff Sports, beginning in the 2021-22 season.
Following the cancellation of U SPORTS national championships as well as sanctioned conference regular season and playoff competition for the 2020-21 campaign, the top male and female Student-Athletes of the Year will not be honoured this season.
In its place, the Mitchells will instead offer 16 current U SPORTS student-athletes a dynamic leadership training session. Participants will be selected by the Canadian Athletic Foundation – a not-for-profit Board of Trustees from across Canada, formed by Chairman Doug Mitchell, for the purpose of providing more recognition for Canadian university student-athletes.
"We felt it was still important to offer the leadership training to student-athletes despite the difficulties they may be facing this year. We hope this will continue to inspire student-athletes and enable them to reflect on the skills and characteristics they develop through sports and carry them on to the next steps of their careers."
The Honourable Lois and Doug Mitchell
The four-hour session will be led by the University of Calgary's Dr. Cari Din – an Olympic silver medalist in synchronized swimming, with a PhD in Leadership Behaviour. Dr. Din's seminar will focus on leadership development including values clarification, communication skills and conflict management.
Application forms can be downloaded here.
Since 1993, the Athlete of the Year Awards (formerly known as the BLG Awards and Howard Mackie Awards) have been an annual celebration in the national sport community, recognizing Canada's top athletes competing in university athletics within U SPORTS.
In 2019, the awards were relaunched as the U SPORTS Lieutenant Governor Athletic Awards in honour of Lois Mitchell's term as Lieutenant Governor of Alberta (2015-20). For the last two years, the awards added a focus on creating a leadership legacy delivered by Dr. Din, broadening the scope of the event and providing nominees with a unique personal development experience.
The rebrand follows Thursday's announcement of the newly-launched Mitchell Family Alumni of the Year Awards Presented by Makadiff Sports, celebrating former varsity athletes who have become leaders in their communities, and recognizing the continued contributions by each alumnus to their alma mater.
U SPORTS launches Mitchell Family Alumni of the Year Awards Presented by Makadiff Sports
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Paul Pogba departure from Manchester United linked to retirement U-turn says Paul Scholes
By Nick Howson
May 1, 2015 13:10 BST
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Paul Pogba's acrimonious departure from Manchester United is linked to Paul Scholes's decision to come out of retirement in January 2012, according to the former England midfielder.
Scholes made a surprise U-turn over his career just six months on from confirming his retirement, playing for another 18 months before leaving the sport for a second time at the end of the 2012-13 season.
But the timing of Scholes's return came amid the emergence of Pogba at Old Trafford, and saw the Frenchman limited to just seven appearances in the 2011-12 campaign and eventually led to his departure to Juventus in the summer.
United allowed Pogba to leave for a nominal fee after the club baulked at his wage demands but with the player now regarded as one of the best midfielders in Europe, the 20-time English league champions are being made to regret their mistake.
Sir Alex Ferguson wanted to keep Paul Pogba. We all knew there was a very good player in the making
- Paul Scholes
And though the financial requests of Pogba's agent were at the time unprecedented for a player with little first-team experience, Scholes partly blames himself for the 22-year-old's head being turned.
"Paul Pogba was a bright young lad who made his debut for United at the end of January that year in a game I played in against Stoke City," he told The Independent.
"He left the following summer after many genuine attempts by the club to persuade him to stay, went to Juventus on a deal that was only worth a training compensation payment to United and now is one of the hottest properties in European football.
"I have heard his value put at anything up to £70m. He is undoubtedly a very talented boy and there is no question that, given the choice, and on the right terms, United would rather have kept him than not. Would it have been any different if I had not come back for that last 18 months? I think my return to the team, and the game time Paul got, was a small part of it."
Ferguson wanted Pogba to stay at Old Trafford
Scholes added: "I should say that Sir Alex Ferguson wanted to keep Paul. We all knew there was a very good player in the making. Little details about young footballers catch your eye when you have been around a big club for a long time.
"Although I never spoke to Sir Alex about the details, the understanding in the dressing room was that Paul's advisers just asked for too much money for his next professional deal.
"They wanted first-team money for a player who was not in the first team at that stage. United felt that was not right and stuck to their principles."
Pogba is being linked with a move back to United this summer but with a £58m ($89m) asking price attached, Scholes has warned his former club off such a substantial investment.
"As for United, I don't feel they should go back to sign Pogba for the sums being talked about having lost him for the compensation payment," he said.
"I understand that Chelsea did the same when they bought back Nemanja Matic from Benfica, but his fee was nothing like the numbers quoted for Pogba. It would feel wrong to me."
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Doreen Timken has suffered much loss in her life.
She shares some of those loses with the support group Healing After Loss at the Center for Life Experience in Hays. She is an example of how grief has no time limits — and neither does learning how to reconnect.
First, her daughter lost the baby.
In June, her dad died of lymphoma. In July, her husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer. In November, Timken lost her daughter to cancer.
Her husband died in 2007 also from cancer.
Then one day at work, she met Alan Scheuerman, who was already attending the Healing After Loss support group. He had lost his wife and, years earlier, a young son.
"We started talking, and we had some of the same types of losses," she said. "I said, 'I don't think I need to go to a group. It's been too long.' I started to go to a group and discovered I never, ever dealt with my daughter's death.
"Thank goodness for a great support group, a great facilitator. You are going to find that a lot of us have multiple losses here, and I think from here on out with the new organization, I think the word needs to get out more. … every time I come, as many years have past, I still learn something about myself because you still have to recreate yourself.
The Center for Life Experience recently reorganized as a stand alone non-profit. It is now located in the Hadley Center. In addition to Healing After Loss, it also facilitates meetings for Healing Hearts, a grief support group for parents who have lost children; Healing After Loss of Suicide (HALOS); and the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
Doreen addressed nursing students who were attending a recent support group meeting to observe as part of their clinicals.
Scheuerman lost his 2-year-old son from spinal meningitis in 1981. As a parent, he blamed himself for the death and suffered for about 10 years with that loss.
His wife died in 2008 of breast cancer.
Scheuerman has been attending the group ever since.
"I have been very thankful for all they have given me and shared with me," he said.
Ken Windholz, FHSU psychology instructor, visited the group during a recent meeting. People who are grieving might suffer from depression. He said support groups help people who are grieving make social connections, and that can help them be more resilient.
Another group member, Mike, lost his wife to pancreatic cancer in 2008. He is close to his son who lives in Salina and they talk almost every day, but he said he didn't know what do to do after his wife died.
Windholz shared the story of his journey through grief. About 12 years ago Windholz's younger sister died of cancer. They had been close as kids, playing football together. Ken was the protector, getting his younger sister out of jams.
Windholz was there with her when she died on Christmas morning at her home. Winholdz's two brothers came to L.A., where their sister was living. On the day of the funeral, his oldest brother had a heart attack at a hotel across town. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, but died within 45 minutes of arriving at the hospital.
Two years after the loss of his sister and brother, his mother, with whom he was best friends, died of lung cancer. A year and a half ago, his other brother, who he idolized, also died of a heart attack.
When we develop a relationship with someone, our brains develop connections with that person. We respond to the sound of their voice, the smells that we associate with that person and the image of their face, Windholz explained.
When Windholz's family was preparing for his brother's funeral, the family was reviewing video footage to play at the funeral, and they found some footage of his dad. He said even though his dad had been dead for years, he made an instant connection with the sound of his father's voice. After her husband died, Windholz's sister-in-law kept her husband's shirts, because the smell reminded her of him.
After someone dies, you have to come to accept a new reality without them. Even if you have prepared for that person's death, that usually doesn't prepare you for the emotional impact of the actual death, Windholz said. The part of your brain that is the thinking part of your brain and is making those preparations is separate from the emotional system in your brain and body that operates in the here and now.
Over time, the thinking part of your brain and the emotional parts of your brain come together to form acceptance.
"When we finally come to an acceptance, there seems to be a blending of the emotional circuit in the brain with this cognitive piece. They seem to balance.
He described himself as a 69-and-a-half-year-old orphan.
Windholz said people in support groups have strong social brains. They are making new connections in support groups to help them move through their grief.
When people become depressed whether as a result of a loss or genetic or biologic factors, changes in the brain can make it difficult to engage in the actions that are most likely to help ease the depression, Windholz said. This includes exercising, eating well, getting plenty of sleep and making social connections.
The fact people attend support groups means they are willing to make a change and work to break the cycle of depression, he said.
Everybody has their own way of grieving, he said.
"Everyone has their own way of repairing. Everyone has their own way of disconnecting and their own say. We each have our own say in when and how we reconnect if we choose to do that.
He said he saw the value of the support group as a place to reach outside of yourself.
"I have something to give you, but I want what you can give me too," he said.
To learn more about Healing After Loss or any of Center of Life Experience groups or programs, visit its website.


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Dining News: RIP Wicked 'Wich in West Sac
Wicked 'Wich's location at the West Sac Community Center closed in late November, the City of West Sac newsletter announced recently.
Community Center Café Changes for the New Year
The owners of Wicked 'Wich located inside the Community Center are closing current café operations as of November 23. The owners are looking at a new menu and format, and anticipate re-opening by January 19, when Los Rios College Spring Semester starts and the students return from break. Information on the new menu and format will be shared as it is received.
I reached out to Matt Chong of Team Broderick for more info, but he did not return an e-mail earlier in the week.
Team Broderick, formally known as Working Class Heroes, has been busy this year. They're currently working on working Saddle Rock, replacing Capital Dime at 1801 L Street. In recent months, they've opened a second Broderick Roadhouse at 18th & L and Localis at 21st and S. I have faith that they'll make good use of the West Sac space come January.
As a side note, chef Matt Cannedy left Wicked 'Wich in November and is now the Executive Sous Chef at Esquire Grill. That position became open when Chef Jason Azevedo was promoted to become Chef de Cuisine at Hock Farm.
* Photo via the Wicked 'Wich Facebook page.
Temple, Old Soul land on Coffee Review best of the year list - Coffee Review has chosen its top 30 coffees of 2015, and four Sacramento-roasted batches made the list. Temple Coffee and Tea led the way at No. 6 with its Panama Don Pepe Estate Geisha Single-Origin Espresso. It was released back in October and received a 96-point rating. Janelle Bitker in Sac News & Review.
Bad news for Mimi's Cafe fans - Mimi's Cafe is shuttering one of its Sacramento-area locations. The restaurant at 3511 N. Freeway Blvd. in Natomas will have its final day of business on Dec. 20, according to a spokeswoman for the company. The location opened in 2006. Sonya Sorich in Sac Biz Journal.
Happy Hour Hound: Easy on I - If you spend enough time at neighborhood bar Easy on I, it will quickly start to become a place "where everybody knows your name." Owners Mark and Carol Hoyt know all the regulars, always welcome new patrons and are always caught laughing behind their bar. It's obvious that Mark and Carol have a love for what they do, which is running one of the best watering holes on I Street. They make the bar and grill, on the corner of 18th and I, seem more like your local hang out spot. Easy on I is a casual, low-key bar and grill that is perfect for a Friday night or Wednesday afternoon. It's full of everything you want at your local bar: good beers, comfortable atmosphere, awesome food and friendly people. It's the kind of bar that you can grab a drink, a bite to eat, and meet someone new sitting on the bar stool next to you. Amy Serna in Submerge Mag.
New future for former Italian deli in El Dorado Hills - The El Dorado Hills Town Center is getting another new restaurant. Rubio's Coastal Grill will fill a space previously occupied by Mama Ann's Deli & Bakery, which closed in October. Sonya Sorich in Sac News & Review.
Linden teen wins $10,000 on Food Network's 'Chopped Junior' - The Food Network threw everything from orange push-ups to a vegetable sushi roll at 14-year-old Linden resident Elisabeth Watkins, but she kept her cool and came out a winner on a recent episode of "Chopped Junior." Cathie Anderson in the Sac Bee.
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Posted on December 16, 2015 at 09:15 PM in Cheesecake Factory, Daily Food & Restarant News, Fox & Goose, Old Soul, Temple Coffee, Wicked 'Wich | Permalink | Comments (0)
Dining News: What Southwest Air's In Flight Magazine Says You Shoud Do in Sacramento
Southwest Magazine, the publication fliers find in seat back pockets, featured Sacramento in their Winter Travel Guide.
As usual, when out of towners make recommendations, there are some hits and some misses. Author Alison Miller has more hits than misses, though when she's wrong, she's really wrong.
First, what the reporter gets right, in what she calls the Next Great Food City:
Breakfast: "Local bacon and egg sandwich on a house-made English muffin from Old Soul Co."
Lunch: "Chicken-fried mushroom po'boy at Mother."
Dinner: "Five-course prix fixe menu at The Kitchen."
Nightcap: "Star bartender Ryan Seng's homemade nocino at Grange."
However, she gets one thing hugely wrong.
Lodging: "Make your home base at the centrally located Red Lion Woodlake Sacramento..."
Not sure what it's centrally located to unless she wants to be in the Costco-Arden Fair Mall-REI triangle.
But it's always good to see Sacramento get some good ink in national publications.
Click here to read it for yourself.
Black Bear Diner opening Monday in Elk Grove - Black Bear Diner, the Redding-based restaurant chain specializing in traditional comfort food and sizable portions, will open a new eatery in Elk Grove on Monday. Mark Glover in the Sac Bee.
AUDIO: Best Of Sacramento Party And The March Of Dimes - One of the biggest events in the Capital City is more than just a party this year, it's a 15th Anniversary Party and a celebration of more than $4.5 million donated to the March of Dimes. Nov. 12 is the annual Best of Sacramento Party, hosted by Sacramento Magazine. Sacramento Magazine Publisher, Joe Chiodo and March of Dimes Volunteer Jessica Bracy talk about the event's impact on Insight. On Capitol Public Radio.
Nacho Day, bro: Seafood nachos, Lou's Sushi - Seafood nachos consist of six fried wonton "chips," topped with smashed avocado and a blend of raw seafood pieces dressed in spicy-mayo magic, then topped with green onion and roe on a bed of red cabbage. An unexpectedly addictive and sharable appetizer. Nick Miller in Sac News & Review.
High tea: Tea Service No. 1, Empress Tavern - Tea Service cocktails at Empress are conversational, boozy and absolutely precious. It's essentially a cocktail brewed for four, poured from a teapot into glass punch glasses. Garrett McCord in Sac News & Review.
New housing taking shape at downtown Sacramento landmark - As for the ground floor of the 105-year-old Ransohoff Building, Fathy said the partners are in talks with several users interested in taking over the 8,200-square-foot space vacated by Pyramid Alehouse in March 2013. Some of the potential users have expressed interest in keeping the beer-making equipment that Pyramid left behind. Bob Shallit in the Sac Bee.
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Posted on November 08, 2015 at 10:38 PM in Daily Food & Restarant News, Empress Tavern, Grange, Lou's Sushi, Mother, Old Soul, The Kitchen | Permalink | Comments (0)
Dining News: Railbridge Cellars Opening at Elks Tower Thanksgiving-ish
Railbridge Cellars & Co., the latest venture by the family who owns RailBridge Cellars at 400 N. 16th Street, Strings Urban Kitchen at 7th & Q streets and the Railbridge tasting room at the penthouse of the Elks Tower, is scheduled to open in late November or early December, reports the Sac Bee's Bob Shallit.
The goal is to create a 1920s-era vibe, with vintage fixtures, exposed brick and antique marble.
"You're going to walk in and think you took a step back in time," said Michael Gelber, president of Alexis Ventures..
Perhaps the most arresting feature will be windows allowing diners to gaze down into what was once the Elks' basement swimming "tank." Over the past year, Gelber has converted that area into a lounge where groups gather for meals while seated in the former pool. "VIP" seating is available in two hot tubs that were added to the room in the 1960s...
Initial plans call for Monday-to-Friday hours, with a menu influenced by the Top of the Town restaurant that drew crowds to the Elks' penthouse in the 1950s and 1960s.
Coffee and baked goods will be available in the morning, salads and sandwiches at lunch and small plates served until about 7 p.m. along with about 50 wines, many of them vintage varieties that harken back to an earlier time.
Read the entire story in the Sac Bee.
According to Sactown Magazine in July, the space was originally scheduled to open in early October.
When it opens Railbridge Cellars & Co. will be located at 11th & J streets, and can be found online at http://www.railbridgecellarsandcompany.com/.
Gina's Filipino Kape - Last week, Gina's Filipino Kape quietly opened on 12th Street in the space formerly inhabited by 1011 12th Espresso Bar. In Sactown Mag. (Fifth Item.)
Rethinking tipping, wages in Sacramento's booming restaurant scene - There is plenty at stake as the Sacramento City Council prepares to vote Oct. 27 on a gradual minimum wage increase to $12.50 an hour over the next five years, well above the state-mandated $9 hourly wage. That worries many restaurant owners, and they're supporting a controversial "carve-out" clause that exempts businesses from the wage hike if they can prove their workers take home at least $15 an hour with tips. The awkward and sometimes confounding issues of tipping, wages and restaurant profit margins have found their way into the spotlight, but depending on which side of the debate is talking, the city's decision either could lead to minor tweaks for tipping or to a revamping of tipping as we know it. Blair Anthony Robertson in the Sac Bee.
Not Enough Cooks in the Restaurant Kitchen - In the last year, though, the sound has become deafening. At conferences, over beers and on social media, chefs and restaurateurs are openly worrying (not to say complaining) about a crisis-level shortage of cooks. In scores of interviews via phone and email, chefs and restaurateurs confirmed that the shortage has affected their hiring. Julia Moskin in the New York Times.
Feast Q&A: Blackbird 3.0 throws pre-reopening party - Hammering out details with the insurance company delayed repairs, Lampkin said. But Blackbird will reopen, with a new bar and concrete floor, Dec. 1. But it's cold in December. So on Friday, Oct. 23, when the weather likely still can accommodate it, Lampkin is throwing a second alley party, to reintroduce the restaurant. The event will carry a theme appropriate to a business that has been down a few rabbit holes. Carla Meyer in the Sac Bee.
Basically a milkshake: Harvey Milk Punch, The Red Rabbit Kitchen & Bar - Popular since the 17th century, they usually comprise a mix of bourbon or brandy, milk and nutmeg. The Red Rabbit has a version called Harvey Milk Punch ($9) that includes Galliano liqueur as a nod to that '70s tipple, the Harvey Wallbanger. Ann Martin Rolke in Sac News & Review.
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Posted on October 27, 2015 at 09:23 PM in Blackbird, Daily Food & Restarant News, Old Soul, Rail Bridge Cellars, Red Rabbit, V. Miller Meats | Permalink | Comments (0)
Dining News: Sac Brew Bar Sets Opening Date
Sac Brew Bar, the brick and mortar home base for Sac Brew Bike, opens this weekend, reports Beers in Sac.
Sac Brew Bar's Grand Opening will be on Saturday, October 3rd at 7:30PM, however, they'll be open early, starting at 10:30AM that same day. They are featuring a weekend lineup including Jackrabbit, Yolo, Bike Dog, Oak Park, Mraz, and New Helvetia.
Sac Brew Bar is located at 1519 19th St. and will be open 2PM-10PM from Tue. to Thu., and 10:30AM-10PM from Fri. to Sun. Follow Sac Brew Bike on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and to book a tour, visit: SacBrewBike.com.
Read the entire post on BeersInSac.com.
The owner tells Beers in Sac that they'll have 6 beers on tap along with 12 and 22 oz bottles.
Good Day Sac's Tina Macuha also checked out the new space.
Bill would allow party bike riders to sip suds while pedaling - Drinking and driving is, of course, illegal. But partaking while pedaling might soon be OK. Sacramento state Sen. Richard Pan has a bill on the governor's desk that would allow customers on pub-crawl bikes to sip some beer while pedaling between stops. City officials would have to give their OK first, Pan said. Tony Bizjak in the Sac Bee.
Owner of Cafe Soleil will mount comeback on Stockton Boulevard - Jorge Ix, the restaurateur who lost a struggle to keep Cafe Soleil open in downtown Sacramento's Cesar Chavez Park, has signed a lease to open a new restaurant at the former home of Merlino's Freeze just southwest of the UC Davis Medical Center campus on Stockton Boulevard. Cathie Anderson in the Sac Bee.
Best of Sacramento 2015: Food & Drink Readers' Picks - Featuring Best brewery, Best Affordable Eats, Best BBQ, etc. In Sac News & Review.
Best of Sacramento 2015: Food & Drink writers' picks - Featuring best oral trip to Hawaii, Best reason to cook for yourself, etc. In Sac News & Review.
Best taste of Iraq: Babylon City Market - Though it's an Iraqi-owned store designed for the local Iraqi community—the first of its kind in Sacramento—Babylon City Market has drawn loyal followers from other Middle Eastern countries as well. English-speakers are welcome too, of course. Janelle Bitker in Sac News & Review.
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Posted on October 01, 2015 at 09:28 PM in Daily Food & Restarant News, Fahrenheit 250 BBQ, Old Soul | Permalink | Comments (0)
Dining News: Pizzeria Urbano Reopens, Blackbird Temporarily Closed
We are excited to announce our re-opening today at Pizzeria Urbano. Your favorite #Midtown #pizza is back!
— Pizzeria Urbano (@PizzeriaUrbano) May 28, 2015
Two months after a fire at Pizzeria Urbano forced its closure, the restaurant at the MARRS building reopened today, it announced on Twitter.
According to a mid-April article by Janelle Bitker in Sac News & Review:
Apparently, one of Urbano's ovens was too close to a wall. Gradually over time, the wall overheated and flamed up. It was quickly contained, but Ulloa needed to build a new wall. That process took serious time: "find a contractor, plans, bids, insurance," Ulloa said, but most consuming is getting new permits from the city and the health department. Last week, Ulloa hoped his new wall would do the trick, but inspectors told him to rebuild on Friday.
At that time, they expected to reopen in early May. Like most restaurant construction projects, it took longer than expected.
Pizzeria Urbano is located at 1050 20th St., and can be found online at https://www.facebook.com/PizzeriaUrbano.
Water damage temporarily closes downtown's Blackbird Kitchen - Popular downtown Sacramento restaurant Blackbird Kitchen + Beer Gallery will be closed for four to six weeks just as the season for the nearby "Concerts in the Park" is heating up. Water damage from a broken pipe is to blame, said Carina Lampkin, Blackbird's executive chef and partner..."We're hoping to use the down time to get everything done and reopen as Blackbird 3.0," Lampkin said, calling it an "unexpected but welcome" renovation. Ed Fletcher in the Sac Bee.
Gastronomicon: Most American Thickburger brings out the worst in our country - There is nothing fun or cute about the Most American Thickburger, the newest monstrosity from Carl's Jr. Much like the American Dream, it is the sale of an empty promise that leaves you both malnourished and obese. Carl's Jr. hates America. There's no other way to describe the utter contempt they display for our nation when they announced its name. Anthony Siino in Sac News & Review.
Startup of the Month: Requested - If you want to eat out but can't decide which restaurant to go to, try asking yourself a different question: How much do I want to pay? That's the idea behind Requested, a name-your-price app that's been turning Sacramento's dining arena into a digital bidding zone. Similar to Priceline, users choose how much they want to pay for a predetermined value (i.e. $40 for what would be a $50 tab), then choose and submit to select restaurants to see who bites. Whoever responds first wins. After the payment goes through, the customer receives a mobile voucher to be redeemed at the time reserved or within 15 minutes. Russell Nichols in Comstocks Mag.
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Posted on May 28, 2015 at 09:15 PM in Blackbird, Daily Food & Restarant News, Old Soul, Pizzeria Urbano | Permalink | Comments (0)
Dining News: Cielito Lindo to Repoen In The Next Week
Cielito Lindo, which was ravaged by fire in April 2014, is scheduled to reopen its doors in the next week.
The building sustained approximately $100,000 in damage, per the Sac Bee's Chris Macias in May 2014, and the owner suspected at the time that the fire was intentionally set. At that time, he expected the rebuilding process would take six months, but as usual, it took longer than estimated.
Sac News & Review's Janelle Bitker has more on the reopening:
Now, Alarcon plans to reopen Cielito Lindo (3672 J Street) the first week of May: May 7 or 12, he wrote to SN&R with the help of a translator. The bold, complex flavors and upscale flair will remain, but regular customers can look forward to some big changes as well.
"The seating area will be much larger," Alarcon said. "We're adding two rooms and changing the colors. Everything is new and right now it is very pretty."
The change in the interior design of the restaurant is notable because the Sac Bee's then restaurant critic criticized the drab building while praising the cuisine.
The restaurant originally opened in October 2013.
Cielito Lindo can be found at 3672 J Street, or online at http://cielitolindomexicangastronomy.com/.
* Updated headline to make it more accrurate at 8 a.m. on 5/5.
Brunch out on Mother's Day? Here are 5 ideas around Sacramento - This is how much we love Mom. Some 80 million adults partake in a restaurant meal for Mother's Day, according to the National Restaurant Association, making it the busiest day of the year for eating establishments...The good news is we've helped simplify the work by considering Mom's personality and the kind of food that she would prefer. Keep in mind that now is the time to make a reservation, as Mother's Day brunch tends to book up quickly. Featuring Grange, Crawdad's, New Canton, The Waffle Experience and Florez Bar & Grill. Chris Macias in the Sac Bee.
Sacto Chicken Co. Shuts Down - The Sacramento Chicken Company, which took over the iconic, orange Merlino's Freeze building on Stockton Blvd two years ago, has served its last chicken wing. They closed down in March. Greg Brown on SacramentoLand.
Chocolate replacing cupcakes at Roseville Galleria - A Berkeley-based chocolate maker that's expanding its retail based presence will soon have a location in the Westfield Galleria at Roseville. Tcho Chocolate will fill a kiosk previously occupied by Esther's Cupcakes, according to Heather Haskell, the company's e-commerce and retail manager. The cupcake store, which came from the owner of Estelle's Patisserie, closed last year. Sonya Sorich in Sac Biz Journal.
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Montréal Airport Departures (YUL)
Montréal–Trudeau International Airport
IATA airport code: YUL
ICAO airport code: CYUL
975, boulevard Roméo-Vachon Nord Dorval
QC H4Y 1H1 Canada
Telephone : 514 633-3333
Webpage: admtl.com
YUL Departures today
Arrivals Montréal Airport
Montréal–Trudeau International airport departures
The full name of the airport is Montréal – Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, or in French: Aéroport International Montréal-Trudeau. The airport is the third busiest airport in the country, only Toronto Pearson Airport and Vancouver Airport are larger in passenger numbers. Most flights are operated by Air Transat and Air Canada. Air Transat mainly focuses on destinations in Europe and the Caribbean while Air Canada offers destinations worldwide. There are three runways to land or take off planes. However, there are plans to close 1 runway for an additional terminal. At the moment there is still 1 terminal divided into domestic, international, and transborder parts. In 2020, there were still 20 million passengers using Montreal Trudeau airport. This was 5.4 million in 2020 and is comparable in 2021.
Busiest flight routes
Toronto Pearson
Toronto City Billy Bishop
Halifax Stanfield
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier
Kuujjuaq, Puvirnituq, Kuujjuarapik, La Grande Riviere, Chibougamau, Rouyn Noranda, Saguenay Bagotville, Bathurst, Fredericton, and Moncton.
New York LaGuardia
New York Newark
Atlanta Hartsfield
Paris Charles de Gaulle
Pointe-a-Pitre
Varadero Juan Gualberto
This airport started with Montréal–Trudeau airport departures in 1941. the city even had flights from Saint Hubert as early as 1927. This airport soon turned out to be too small and not much more could be expanded. Therefore, a new airport was built in the Dorval area. This went well for decades until a point was reached that one had to grow without too many opportunities in the area. International traffic also increased significantly and Montreal arrivals often served as a hub from Europe for onward flights to other destinations in Canada or the US. That is why the Mirabel International airport was built on the other side of the city. There was no complete transition to the new airport. Mainly the international flights were transferred, but the domestic and US flights still remained at Dorval Airport.
Due to the economic decline in the 1970's and 1980's, the demand for flights changed. As a result, the Montreal Mirabel airport did not grow as hoped. Because the location is further than Montreal Dorval, most flights went back to the older airport. This airport was eventually given the name Montreal Trudeau, which again carried out almost all flights for the region from 2004.
Location of Montreal Airport
The airport is located 20 km (13 miles) southwest of Montreal. It takes about 30 minutes by car / taxi. You can also use public transport. With the bus / metro combination it takes you twice as long. The taxi will cost approximately CAD 40 to the center. There is 1 terminal at the airport. There are 2 floors which are for YUL airport departures.
Montreal Airport terminal
There are several areas on the terminal. At least, after checking in. For Montréal flight departures within Canada and international flights (but not US) you have to go through check point A. From there the domestic flights go to the Pier on the right including the satellite part and the international flights go left. For all YUL flight departures to the U.S. you have to go to check point C (left in the terminal building) to get to the gates.
In the last 10 years, the Montréal–Trudeau departures have increased. More than 20 million passengers a year use the Montréal – Trudeau International Airport. Mainly the following airlines will use the airport:


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Stars of the week: Eventful phase of IPL 10
The fourth week was the most eventful phase of the Indian Premier League 10 so far. It saw huge wins, a Super Over finish, the lowest score and all.
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Jasprit Bumrah bowled a wide and a no-ball in the Super Over, but bailed his team out with six perfect deliveries — yorkers, dippers and a low full-toss. - Prashant Nakwe
The fourth week was the most eventful phase of the Indian Premier League 10 so far. It saw huge wins, a Super Over finish, the lowest score and all. While Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians consolidated their top two positions on the points table, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Daredevils languish at the bottom after failing to win any of their games. Let's take a look at the players, who starred in their teams' victories of the week.
Hashim Amla: After a swashbuckling century against Mumbai Indians, which went in vain, Hashim Amla, at the top, took on the Gujarat Lions bowlers with a 40-ball 65. Amla's form was evident from the first ball he faced. Shubham Agarwal had pitched the ball a trifle wide of the off-stump. Amla, unhurried, got to the pitch of it, and with an elegant flow of the willow, sent it racing to the cover boundary.
Amla's knock helped Kings XI Punjab snap its four-match losing streak.
Nathan Coulter-Nile: Not many would punt against Royal Challengers Bangalore to chase down 132. For, its batting line-up consists of three T20 Gods — Chris Gayle, Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers — and, if they don't get you, India's new batting sensation, Kedar Jadhav, would. But Nathan Coulter-Nile removed Kohli, de Villiers and Jadhav and triggered IPL's greatest collapse, helping Kolkata Knight Riders to an 82-run win. RCB ended up with a paltry 49, the lowest IPL total.
Ben Stokes: Ben Stokes hadn't lived up to his 2.16 million dollar hype. He scored a 32-ball fifty against Kings XI Punjab earlier but Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS) lost that game. This fifty apart, Stokes's performances in this tournament have been pretty oridnary.
But his two-wicket haul and a maiden over helped his team to be the first to defend a target against Mumbai Indians in this IPL.
Aaron Finch: Having Gujarat Lions at 23 for two while defending 134, Virat Kohli and his men would've fancied a chance in front of a packed home crowd. But then came Aaron Finch. The second ball he faced, he sent it over the roof of the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. It was a ruthless slog and many of Finch's 72 runs came this way. The game wasn't over when Finch's innings ended, but he had ensured it was well out of RCB's reach.
Gautam Gambhir: It's getting increasingly difficult to defend a target versus Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Eden Gardens. The last time a team managed to do that was in 2012. KKR's sturdy top-order, led by skipper Gautam Gambhir, sets up a platform and makes it easier for the rest of its batsmen. Against Delhi Daredevils, he was there till the end, helping KKR win its 12th straight game while chasing at the Eden Gardens.
Jasprit Bumrah: Jasprit Bumrah committed the vilest of sins in the Super Over, while defending 11 runs for Mumbai Indians (MI) — he bowled a no ball. He also bowled a wide. In the middle for Gujarat Lions were Aaron Finch and Brendon McCullum, who are renowned for destroying bowling attacks. Even before the over started, it seemed like the match would be over for MI. But with six perfect deliveries — yorkers, dippers and a low full-toss — Bumrah bailed his team out.
Compiled by Praveen Sudevan
(IPL matches from April 23-29)


The St. Croix Environmental Association (SEA), as part of their mission to provide education and community outreach, offers low or no cost activities that provide opportunities to explore St. Croix and to better get to know our island's environment. We joined them this past weekend on one of their hikes. We started our trek at Discovery Grove, which is situated at the base of Blue Mountain in Estate Canaan. Our fearless leaders, Ty McRae from BushTribe Eco Adventures and Lynnea Roberts from SEA, led us into the bush. We climbed down into Canaan Gut to begin our hike up the back of Blue Mountain.
A gut is a path where water flows, like a seam or a creak. On St. Croix, rain water flows down the hills during rainy periods and the path s they carve are called guts. When there isn't very much rain, the guts are fairly dry and make ideal hiking trails. These guts harbor an abundance of wildlife. Giant bamboo stands, creeping vines, termite nests, giant kapok trees, orb spiders, locust trees, anoles, sprouting coconuts and many, many, many more.
The hike was moderately easy with a gradual slope up the mountain. There were some obstacles to maneuver, large rocks and fallen trees. We were almost completely in the shade for the duration of the hike thanks to the large trees towering overhead which made for a very pleasant temperature. There was plenty to see and explore and Ty took his time explaining what we were seeing and where we were headed. We encountered a couple of old Danish hoes and shards of pottery along our trail, evidence of St. Croix's agricultural past.
There is no scenic overlook at the peak of this hike; all of the enjoyment comes from exploring what is seldom seen within the rain forest guts and all they have to offer.
St. Croix Environmental Association began as a grass roots organization and now has 500+ members. It is a non-profit organization that depends on membership dues, donations and grants to continue their work. SEA is committed to protecting and conserving the beautiful island environment of St. Croix. SEA provides educational programs for kids and adults, sponsors activities to engage both members and non-members and provides leadership for a sustainable environment. In addition to guided hikes, they also offer free snorkeling clinics and photography workshops for school children. To learn more about SEA, their scheduled activities and how you can help preserve St. Croix, please visit their website.
BushTribe's focus and passion is taking residents and visitors off the beaten path around St. Croix – the path less traveled, if traveled at all. They educate their adventure seekers about local vegetation, wildlife and history along the way. Ty McRae is one of the founders of BushTribe Eco Adventures and his high energy and enthusiasm make him a fun and engaging guide.


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Home / Editorials / Why Dion Waiters' Return Could Actually Be a Problem for Surging Miami Heat
Why Dion Waiters' Return Could Actually Be a Problem for Surging Miami Heat
By David Akerman
Miami Heat guard Dion Waiters seems to be getting closer and closer to a return, which brings up the question: Whose minutes is he going to take when he eventually does comes back?
Throughout his Heat career, Waiters has been a staple in the rotation, averaging 30.3 minutes, 15.2 points, 3.0 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game. Therefore, it seems highly unlikely that Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra would completely bench the 27-year-old.
When looking at the stats of the Heat players this season, it isn't obvious whose minutes Waiters should take. Wayne Ellington, who has fallen off a little bit from last season, is seemingly already out of the rotation. The University of North Carolina product has not played in six of the Heat's last ten games and in those four games he's played in, Ellington has averaged only 7.9 minutes per game.
In limited minutes this season, Derrick Jones Jr. has been repaying the Heat's trust, averaging 6.6 points and 4.4 rebounds per game. His high-flying ability and energy off the bench on offense and defense is unmatched by anyone on the roster. The 21-year-old hasn't done anything to warrant his minutes being taken away and the Heat need to continue playing him in order to let him develop properly.
After a bit of a slow start to the season, Tyler Johnson has picked it up and is averaging 11.6 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game. He is also shooting 40.2 percent from three, which is the highest on the Heat and tied for 26th in the entire NBA. Johnson's solid play combined with how much he is earning this season ($19.2 million) makes it seem likely that Spoelstra will continue playing him.
Spoelstra named Justise Winslow the team's starting point guard with Goran Dragic out until the All-Star break and after Winslow's recent string of impressive performances, there is no way that Waiters will take his minutes. As for Dwyane Wade, it's his last season in the NBA and he has been playing well as the Heat's third-leading scorer, averaging 14.1 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game. It wouldn't make sense to bench one of the team's best players even if he is the second-oldest player on the team (37).
When talking about Josh Richardson and Rodney McGruder, they are two indisputable starters and have been playing well the entire season. Richardson, who has arguably been the team's best player this season, is averaging 18.4 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game, taking a huge leap forwards from last season. As for McGruder, he is averaging 10.6 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game while shooting 39.2 percent from three, which is second on the Heat.
After the Heat started the season 7-13, it seems as if Spoelstra eventually found the correct rotation of players as the Heat have gone 10-5 in their last 15 games. It will be interesting to see exactly how Waiters, who has called himself an alpha male before, is mixed into the rotation without taking minutes from players who deserve to play as much as possible.
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We all know 2020 has been a time to think out of the box. With conventions around the globe being cancelled or postponed, it's left a lot of fans itching for content relating to their favorite escapes.
ACE Comic Con was set to bring its biggest show yet to Boston back in March, and while that may not have happened, it hasn't stopped ACE Universe from pulling out all the stops to bring fans what they want.
First, it was the autograph send-in service (ASSIST) featuring two of the most anticipated guests from the cancelled Northeast show, Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen (more info on that on their website). Then, they made a podcast. That's right, a podcast to chat about comics with one of the biggest comic buffs there is, ACE Universe's own Stephen Shamus.
Take a Break with Stephen features ACE founder and president Stephen Shamus, along with fellow comic enthusiast, Alex, as they discuss the latest pop culture celeb superhero news, collecting and trading those rare cards and comics, Comic Cons, and more! If you're wondering which comics you need to keep an eye out for, this is one you won't want to miss.
The podcast has its own YouTube channel, as well as easy access on anchor.fm or Spotify, along with a few others you can get on the anchor.fm page. Don't forget to keep up with them on Twitter!
Check out the latest episode, episode 7, where Stephen and Alex chat about recalled comics, Ms. Marvel, and the Winter Soldier.
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  int placed;
  simplet_bounds_t *bounds;
} placement_t;

// Create and return a new lithograph, returns NULL on failure.
simplet_lithograph_t *simplet_lithograph_new(cairo_t *ctx) {
  simplet_lithograph_t *litho;
  if (!(litho = malloc(sizeof(*litho)))) return NULL;

  memset(litho, 0, sizeof(*litho));

  if (!(litho->placements = simplet_list_new(litho))) {
    free(litho);
    return NULL;
  }

  litho->ctx = ctx;
  litho->pango_ctx = pango_cairo_create_context(ctx);

  cairo_reference(ctx);
  simplet_retain((simplet_retainable_t *)litho);
  return litho;
}

// Free a placement.
void placement_vfree(void *placement) {
  placement_t *plc = placement;
  simplet_bounds_free(plc->bounds);
  g_object_unref(plc->layout);
  free(plc);
}

// Free a lithograph and unref the stored ctx.
void simplet_lithograph_free(simplet_lithograph_t *litho) {
  if (simplet_release((simplet_retainable_t *)litho) > 0) return;

  cairo_destroy(litho->ctx);
  simplet_list_set_item_free(litho->placements, placement_vfree);
  g_object_unref(litho->pango_ctx);
  simplet_list_free(litho->placements);
  free(litho);
}

// Create and return a new placement.
placement_t *placement_new(PangoLayout *layout, simplet_bounds_t *bounds) {
  placement_t *placement;
  if (!(placement = malloc(sizeof(*placement)))) return NULL;

  memset(placement, 0, sizeof(*placement));

  placement->layout = layout;
  placement->bounds = bounds;
  placement->placed = FALSE;

  return placement;
}

// Before placing a new label we need to see if the label overlaps over
// previously placed labels. This algorithm will be refactored a bit to try
// NE SE SW NW placements in the future.
void try_and_insert_placement(simplet_lithograph_t *litho, PangoLayout *layout,
                              double x, double y) {
  int width, height;
  // Find the computed width and height of a layout in image pixels
  pango_layout_get_pixel_size(layout, &width, &height);
  simplet_bounds_t *bounds = simplet_bounds_new();
  if (!bounds) return;
  // Create a bounds to test for intersection
  simplet_bounds_extend(bounds, floor(x - width / 2), floor(y - height / 2));
  simplet_bounds_extend(bounds, floor(x + width / 2), floor(y + height / 2));

  // Iterate through the list of already placed labels and check for overlaps.
  simplet_listiter_t *iter = simplet_get_list_iter(litho->placements);
  placement_t *placement;
  while ((placement = (placement_t *)simplet_list_next(iter))) {
    if (simplet_bounds_intersects(placement->bounds, bounds)) {
      simplet_bounds_free(bounds);
      g_object_unref(layout);
      simplet_list_iter_free(iter);
      return;
    }
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  // If we get here we can create and insert a new placement.
  placement_t *plc = placement_new(layout, bounds);
  if (!plc) {
    simplet_bounds_free(bounds);
    g_object_unref(layout);
    return;
  }

  simplet_list_push(litho->placements, (void *)plc);
}

// Apply the labels to the map.
void simplet_lithograph_apply(simplet_lithograph_t *litho,
                              simplet_list_t *styles) {
  simplet_listiter_t *iter = simplet_get_list_iter(litho->placements);
  placement_t *placement;
  cairo_save(litho->ctx);
  while ((placement = (placement_t *)simplet_list_next(iter))) {
    if (placement->placed == TRUE) continue;
    cairo_move_to(litho->ctx, placement->bounds->nw.x, placement->bounds->se.y);

    // Draw the placement
    pango_cairo_layout_path(litho->ctx, placement->layout);

    placement->placed = TRUE;
  }
  simplet_apply_styles(litho->ctx, styles, "text-stroke-weight",
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  // Apply and draw various outline options.
  cairo_restore(litho->ctx);
}

// Create and add a placement to the current lithograph if it doesn't overlap
// with current labels.
void simplet_lithograph_add_placement(simplet_lithograph_t *litho,
                                      OGRFeatureH feature,
                                      simplet_list_t *styles,
                                      cairo_t *proj_ctx) {
  simplet_style_t *field = simplet_lookup_style(styles, "text-field");
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  OGRGeometryH geom = super;
  double area = 0.0;
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        if (subgeom == NULL) continue;
        double ar = OGR_G_Area(subgeom);
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  pango_cairo_context_set_font_options(litho->pango_ctx, opts);
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  // Get the field containing the text for the label.
  char *txt = simplet_copy_string(OGR_F_GetFieldAsString(feature, idx));
  PangoLayout *layout = pango_layout_new(litho->pango_ctx);
  pango_layout_set_text(layout, txt, -1);
  free(txt);

  // Grab the font to use and apply tracking.
  simplet_style_t *font = simplet_lookup_style(styles, "font");
  simplet_apply_styles(layout, styles, "letter-spacing", NULL);

  const char *font_family;

  if (!font)
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  else
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  PangoFontDescription *desc = pango_font_description_from_string(font_family);
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  pango_font_description_free(desc);

  double x = OGR_G_GetX(center, 0), y = OGR_G_GetY(center, 0);
  cairo_user_to_device(proj_ctx, &x, &y);

  // Finally try the placement and test for overlaps.
  try_and_insert_placement(litho, layout, x, y);
  OGR_G_DestroyGeometry(center);
}


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Q: Let S be the set of all the 4-digit numbers > than 6999. Event A is the number being even and event B is no repeated digits. Are these independent?
Let $S$ be the set of all 4-digit numbers greater than 6999.
An element of $S$ is randomly chosen. Consider the following events:

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*A: The chosen number is even;

*B: The digits of the chosen number are all different.

  Find out if these events are independent.

About this exercise my book gives me the hint that independent events have the following property:
$$p(A \cap B) = p(A)\cdot p(B)$$
I know that

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*$p(A) = \frac{3\cdot10\cdot10\cdot5}{3000} = \frac{1}{2}$

*$p(B) = \frac{3\cdot9\cdot8\cdot7}{3000} = \frac{63}{125}$

*$p(A)\cdot p(B) = \frac{63}{250}$

My problem is that I am not sure how to calculate $p(A \cap B)$.
I think I could calculate all probabilities for the positions of odd or even numbers, so that the last digit is always even, but that would take an eternity (or maybe not?).
However, these events are obviously not independent because if the digits all have to be different then the digits of the leftmost 3 numbers are always going to influence the 4th digit.
Is this correct? Or do I really have to calculate all posibilities? If so, yes there any quicker way of doing that?

A: Numbers with $4$ distinct digits : $\frac{10!}{4!}=5040$ (Including numbers beginning with a $0$)
The first digit must be $7,8,9$ : $\frac{3}{10}\cdot 5040=1512$ numbers are remaining , $504$ with each starting digit.
If the first digit is $8$, we have $\frac{4}{9}\cdot 504=224$ even numbers
If it is $7$ or $9$, we have twice $\frac{5}{9}\cdot 504=280$ numbers, so in total $2\cdot 280+224=784$ numbers.
The rest should be easy.

A: HINT
It may be easier to work with this:
$A$ and $B$ are independent iff $P(A) = P(A|B)$
So, given that you have a number with all different digits, what is the chance it is even? Or: Out of all the numbers with 4 different digits, what is the proportion whose last digit is even?
Also, you write:

However, these events are obviously not independent because if the digits all have to be different then the digits of the leftmost 3 numbers are always going to influence the 4th digit.

Careful!
'Influence' is not the same as independence!
For example, suppose I have 4 objects numbered 1 through 4. Suppose 1 and 2 are red, and 3 and 4 are blue.  I now pick a random object. Let $A$ be the event that I picked an even-numbered object, and let $B$ be the event that I picked a red object.
Now, we can certainly make sense of event $B$ 'influencing' the outcome of $A$, in the sense that if I pick a red object, I can no longer pick 4.
However, given that I pick a red object, the probability of it being even-numbered is $\frac{1}{2}$ ... which is the same as picking an even-numbered object period. So in this case $P(A|B) = P(A) = \frac{1}{2}$, so $A$ and $B$ are in fact independent.
The moral is: you have to be really careful with using your intuitive notion of 'influence' in thinking about 'independence'!

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